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Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm J30

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Canon PowerShot SD780 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24

Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Key Specs

Canon SD780 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 33-100mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 155g - 87 x 56 x 18mm
  • Introduced February 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Digital IXUS 100 IS
Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Photography Glossary

Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Overview

Below is a extensive review of the Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm J30, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SD780 IS (12MP) and the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SD780 IS was revealed 5 months before the Fujifilm J30 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SD780 IS grades versus the Fujifilm J30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SD780 IS over the Fujifilm J30

 SD780 IS Fujifilm J30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Canon SD780 IS

 Fujifilm J30 SD780 IS 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon SD780 IS and Fujifilm J30

 SD780 IS Fujifilm J30 
RevealedFebruary 2009July 2009Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SD780 IS enjoys outer measurements of 87mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Fujifilm J30 has specifications of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SD780 IS compared to the Fujifilm J30.

Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm J30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SD780 IS and Fujifilm J30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm J30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SD780 IS and Fujifilm J30.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images although you have to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm J30 sensor size comparison

Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography info
26
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm J30 Street photography highlights
55
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
48
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SD780 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm J30
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SD780 IS
Travel photography with Fujifilm J30
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (155g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
51
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SD780 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm J30 as a Landscape photography camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
23
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SD780 IS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm J30 Vlogging factors
27
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
wide angle not good (33mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (155g)
22
wide angle not great (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
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Canon SD780 IS vs Fujifilm J30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SD780 IS and Fujifilm J30
 Canon PowerShot SD780 ISFujifilm FinePix J30
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SD780 IS Fujifilm FinePix J30
Also referred to as Digital IXUS 100 IS -
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2009-02-18 2009-07-22
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 33-100mm (3.0x) 32-96mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.9-5.2
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.50 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 155g (0.34 lb) 133g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 87 x 56 x 18mm (3.4" x 2.2" x 0.7") 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NB-4L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $0 $150